Thursday, March 22, 2012

The Southern Hotel stands on the site on which once stood the famous Old Fountain Inn of Colonial days where General George Washington and his staff were entertained. It was one of the best known hostelries in this part of the Country and remained a land-mark until 1871. The following year he Carrollton Hotel was erected on the site, being quite up-to-date for the times and named after Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last survivor of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. The Carrollton Hotel was destroyed in the great Baltimore fire of 1904.

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Baltimore 3, MD.
The Southern Hotel stands on the site on which once stood the famous Old Fountain Inn of Colonial days where General George Washington and his staff were entertained. It was one of the best known hostelries in this part of the Country and remained a land-mark until 1871. The following year the Carrollton Hotel was erected on the site, being quite up-yo-date for the times and named after Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last survivor of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. The Carrollton Hotel was destroyed in the great Baltimore fire of 1904.

The Drive-In Hotel - Free Parking
43rd Street - West of Broadway
In the Heart of Times Square - New York City - 700 AIR-CONDITIONED outside rooms, each with private bath, 21" television and radio. HOME OF THE FAMOUS PLANTATION BAR & LOUNGE. AAA Approved. ASTA.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

An Affiliated National Hotel
Pennsylvania Avenue at 15th and F Sts., N.W.
Completely Air-Conditioned - Television - Radios - Drive-in Motor Lobby
Opposite the United States Treasury and Overlooking the White House and Parks.
Washington, D.C.

The Outrigger Hotel located on the beach in the heart of Waikiki - Honolulu, Hawaii, offers the best swimming area in the Islands. Every room has an ocean view and a private lanai, TV, and refrigerator. Shops, restaurants, cocktail lounges and nightclub attractions are features.

Waikiki Beach
The finest swimming, surfing, and outrigger canoe rides are at the doorstep of Wiakiki Outrigger Hotel guests.

The Outrigger Hotel located on the beach in the heart of Waikiki
Honululu, Hawaii
Offers the best swimming area in the Islands. Every room has an ocean view and a private lanai, TV, and refrigerator. Shops, restaurants, cocktail lounges and nightclub attractions are features.

Mailed from Detroit, Michigan to Mrs. A.F. Dinwiddie of La Porte, Indiana on November 14, 1938:

Sun night.
Hello Cooksie
Turning in 10 o'clock just got through seeing the Rangers beat the Red Wings 4 to 3 playing Hockey so good night tell the boys hello. Love, Dad

The Hotel Statler is at Grand Circus Park, Washington Boulevard and Bagley Ave., only a few steps from Woodward Ave. street cars, yet as quiet as if in the residence district. As the Hotel faces Grand Circus Park every room has outside light and air, and the courts are very large and light. It contains 1,000 rooms and 1,000 baths.

C.T. Art Colortone by Curt Teich No. A39
2A-H565

Mailed from Dearborn, Michigan on Cynthia Morrell of Chester, Pennsylvania to June 26, 1958:

Dear Cindy,
Paul & I are having a real good time. I'll try to bring you something if I can.Love, Cabby and Paul

Monday, March 12, 2012

View of Kentucky Lake, From Roof of Garden Kenlake Hotel
Kentucky Lake State Park
Located on the Western Shore of Kentucky Lake at the intersection of U.S. Highway 68, Ky. 80, 94, 98, near Eggner's Ferry Bridge. Beautiful Kentucky Lake State Park is one of the finest in the United States.
The large Sun Terrace above the excellent Dining Room is enjoyed by all visitors.

Monday, March 5, 2012

NEW...and breath-takingly beautiful
The Sorrento
On the Ocean at 44th Street
Completely Air-Conditioned...Salt Water Pool...Cabana Colony...Most Rooms with Private Balconies...Radio and Circulating Ice Water in every room...Music for Dining and Dancing Nightly...
Open All Year
Miami Beach, Florida

Went out to the Parrott (sic) Jungle today. Hope my pictures turn out good. There are some very pretty places to go around here but on the whole 2 will take old KY any time.
Love, M.D. & T.H.

Miller Press - Miami, Florida
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NEW...and breath-takingly beautiful
The Sorrento
On the Ocean at 44th Street
Completely Air-Conditioned...Salt Water Pool. Cabana Colony...Most Rooms with Private Balconies...Radio and Circulating Ice Water in every room...Music for Dining and Dancing Nightly...Open All Year
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

Mailed from Hato Rey, Puerto Rico to Mrs. Harold Ulter of Savannah, New York on April 15, 1959:

400 modern guest rooms equipped with radio and TV. Town Room - Coffee Shop - for excellent food. Famous Pickwick Cocktail Lounge. "The Leading Hotel in Western Massachusetts."
HOTEL RESERVATIONS VIA TELETYPE

Mailed from Springfield, Massachusetts to Miss Candace Kimmburgh of Pawtucket, Rhode Island on April 13, 1956:

Dear Candace:
Hope you are well. I am in a big city. Autos go fast here. When in traffic you have to step lively to cross the street.
See you soon "Uncle"Bill" Spoerer

140 Chestnut St.
Springfield, Massachusetts
Telephone: REpublic 2-1121 - Teletype: SM 94
FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING FOR REGISTERED GUESTS
The leading hotel in Western Massachusetts. All 400 guest rooms offer free radio and TV...most are air-conditioned. The Cheshire Cheese, a recreation of a London Chop House, offers delicious char-broiled specialties from the open hearth.

Portland's most dramatic, new hotel apartment...twelve stories of beauty, comfort, convenience for hotel or apartment residence. Rates begin at $6.25 single and $7.00 double. The finest address...the most spectacular view...the most comfortable design for living in Portland, Oregon